The Great Disturbance Initiator, Here are 8 Facts about Ryuk the Apple-Loving God of Death in the Anime 'DEATH NOTE'

Ryuk intentionally dropped the Death Note into the human world because he was bored with his life in the Shinigami realm. His action marked the beginning of a story full of intrigue between Light Yagami and the justice hunters.

Ryuk is known as a heavy fan of apples. For him, apples from the human world are like “cigarettes” for Shinigami. When he doesn’t get apples, he even claims to experience silly “withdrawal symptoms.”

With a skinny body, large wings, and bulging eyes, Ryuk has a frightening design. However, his relaxed and often silly behavior provides balance to his unique character.

Although he often stands by Light Yagami, Ryuk never takes sides. He is merely a spectator who enjoys the chaos created by the Death Note, without intending to help or hinder.

Ryuk is not an all-knowing god. He cannot predict what will happen in the future. This adds tension to the story, as his presence does not provide an advantage to Light.

As a Shinigami, Ryuk cannot arbitrarily intervene in the human world. He is only allowed to provide information that is already written in the rules of the Death Note and cannot assist Light directly.

Although he often interacts with Light, Ryuk does not have an emotional bond. In the end, he shows his cold demeanor by concluding Light's story according to the rules of the Shinigami world.

Ryuk has become one of the pop culture icons recognized by many, even outside of anime fans. His striking appearance and unique character make him memorable.